Here’s a list of all of our authors.
Our Authors
Bill Graham
Bill Graham is a retired attorney who worked with legal programs representing poor and low income elderly and also represented veterans who had been denied benefits promised to them. He is also a songwriter and past President of both the Northeast Country Music Association and its affiliated Songwriters Workshop. A former writer for Blues Wax, Bill interviewed Valerie June before anyone knew who she was.139 Articles
Brant Buckley
Brant Buckley is a Berklee College of Music graduate, songwriter, and guitar teacher with a passion for both creating and sharing music. He is also a published writer and a professional tennis instructor, blending artistry and discipline in all he does.117 Articles
C.C. Rider
C.C. Rider, who spends her life venerating the founding fathers of the blues. She’s walked the crooked highways of this singing country to resurrect the voices of the past. With the dirt of the Delta on her hands, she sleeps in the shadow of the giants on whose shoulders popular music now stands.103 Articles
Phil Solomonson
Phil Solomonson is a photographer and reviewer for American Blues Scene, capturing live music with an eye for creativity, spontaneity, and original expression. Formerly based in Chicago, he now documents concerts and cultural events from Valencia, Spain. Though self-taught in the arts, Phil has honed his craft through observation, inspiration from the world around him, and mentorship from several cherished artists. A B.A. graduate with honors from Columbia College Chicago’s Arts Entertainment Media Management Program, he brings over ten years of arts management experience and more than 15 years in digital production and project management to his work.69 Articles
Derek Smith
A talented photographer and insightful writer, Derek Smith brings both vision and depth to every story, documenting artists and performances with precision, passion, and an intimate understanding of the music he covers.67 Articles
Rick Scuteri
Phoenix-based photographer. With over 1000 shows under my belt I would say music festivals are always my favorite to cover. The amount of music can be overwhelming, but that's when I'm in my peaceful place.65 Articles
Chloe Richardson
Chloe Kay Richardson is a Sydney-based music and entertainment journalist with a BA in journalism from Macleay College. She has contributed to Rhythms Magazine, American Blues Scene, Happy Mag, theMusic.com, and The Western Weekender, among others. Over the course of her career, she has interviewed more than 400 music legends, emerging artists, comedians, and directors, while producing countless reviews and features. With an encyclopedic knowledge of music—especially the blues—and an enduring obsession with entertainment news, Chloe brings both passion and insight to her writing. She is also a singer and songwriter, avid record collector, and vintage enthusiast.51 Articles
Robin Zimmerman
Robin Zimmerman is a Chicago-based writer who covers live music for American Blues Scene. She brings thoughtful context and careful attention to detail to each performance she documents. She is usually collaborating with ABS photographer Michael Lepek, forming a strong team that captures both the sound and spirit of Chicago’s live music scene.35 Articles